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$175+ Cheap flights from California to Dayton (DAY)

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LAX — DAY
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Fri 8/22
Fri 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Dayton

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Dayton flight deals. Data was last updated August 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$288
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$175
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$378
From California to Dayton
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Cheapest flights from California to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1211:59 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/195:16 pmDAY - LAX
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/411:35 amSNA - DAY
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/115:18 pmDAY - SNA
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1211:15 amSMF - DAY
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/196:00 amDAY - SMF
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:15 amSAN - DAY
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Tue 9/234:36 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/15$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1710:06 amLAS - DAY
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2312:42 pmDAY - LAS
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3011:15 amRNO - DAY
2 stops8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/17:05 amDAY - RNO
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1312:15 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Sat 9/201:16 pmDAY - LAX
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 8/16$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1510:00 pmONT - DAY
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Wed 9/241:16 pmDAY - ONT
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 8/17$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/37:20 pmSNA - DAY
2 stops12h 02mDelta
Tue 10/143:17 pmDAY - SNA
1 stop10h 11mDelta
Deal found 8/15$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2211:56 amSMF - DAY
2 stops9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/256:42 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/410:49 pmRNO - DAY
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Tue 10/73:17 pmDAY - RNO
2 stops11h 01mDelta
Deal found 8/14$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:00 amSMF - DAY
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Tue 10/143:17 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Deal found 8/16$297

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Dayton that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Dayton that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Dayton

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesDayton

LAX - DAY

LAXDAY

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

11:59 pm-11:28 am

1 stop8h 29m

Dayton

Fri 9/19

5:16 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$288

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

Tue 9/16

6:15 am-5:52 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Dayton

Tue 9/23

4:36 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$289

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/25

10:23 am-9:37 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Dayton

Fri 10/31

8:25 am-2:09 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$289

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

Fri 10/10

9:48 pm-10:24 am

1 stop9h 36m

Dayton

Tue 10/14

6:44 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$289

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/3

11:42 am-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Dayton

Tue 10/14

6:05 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 43m

$289

OntarioDayton

ONT - DAY

ONTDAY

Ontario

Mon 9/15

10:00 pm-10:22 am

1 stop9h 22m

Dayton

Wed 9/24

4:36 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$289

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/4

8:15 am-8:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Dayton

Sat 10/11

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

$289

OntarioDayton

ONT - DAY

ONTDAY

Ontario

Tue 9/16

10:00 pm-10:22 am

1 stop9h 22m

Dayton

Wed 9/24

4:36 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$289

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/12

11:15 am-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Dayton

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

$289

Los AngelesDayton

LAX - DAY

LAXDAY

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

7:15 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Dayton

Tue 10/7

6:44 pm-12:31 am

1 stop8h 47m

$289

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Dayton

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Dayton?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from California to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to DAY?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Dayton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Dayton as you normally would.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dayton from California?

    Most people fly into Dayton (DAY) if they book a flight to Dayton from California. Dayton is conveniently located just 10.0 mi from Dayton’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Dayton one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $190 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $209 and United Airlines from $235 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Dayton?

    Most travelers choose Fresno Airterminal - Dayton, Los Angeles - Dayton or Ontario - Dayton when deciding on the best route from California to Dayton.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Dayton that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Dayton flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Dayton?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Dayton.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Dayton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Dayton by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from California to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Dayton

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Dayton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$206Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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